Brother FAX-2940 Remote Setup Port (COM27) Driver

The Brother FAX-2940 Remote Setup Port (COM27) driver helps Windows communicate with the fax machine’s remote setup interface, allowing compatible Brother software to access supported device settings. It is intended for users setting up a FAX-2940, restoring a missing remote setup connection, or troubleshooting an unrecognized port.

Although this entry is listed under Camera, it refers to a Brother fax device’s communication interface—not a webcam. COM27 is the port assignment shown on the computer; the number may differ on another system.

Key Features

• Remote setup communication: Provides the connection used by compatible Brother Remote Setup software to manage supported FAX-2940 settings from a PC.
• Port recognition: Helps Windows identify the remote setup interface correctly when the appropriate driver package is installed.
• Legacy Windows support: Listed operating systems include Windows 10, 8.1, 7, Vista, and XP. Check the individual package for your Windows edition and 32-bit or 64-bit architecture.
• Connection troubleshooting: Reinstalling the correct driver may resolve missing-driver errors affecting remote setup access. It does not replace separate printing or scanning components.

How to Install Brother FAX-2940 Remote Setup Port (COM27) Driver

1. Check your system. Confirm your Windows version and system architecture before choosing a Brother FAX-2940 Remote Setup Port (COM27) driver download for Windows. For Windows 10/11 systems, note that Windows 11 is not included in the supplied compatibility list; verify support before proceeding.
2. Choose a compatible package. Look for the latest version explicitly supporting the FAX-2940 and your operating system. Use a trusted source for a free download, and avoid packages labeled only for unrelated Brother devices.
3. Prepare the device. Turn on the FAX-2940. If the package includes a setup program, follow its instructions about when to connect the USB cable.
4. Install the driver. Run the installer with administrator permission and follow the prompts. If only extracted driver files are provided, use Device Manager’s Update driver option and browse to the appropriate folder.
5. Check the connection. Restart Windows if requested, then confirm that the interface appears without a warning icon in Device Manager. Open compatible Brother Remote Setup software to test communication.

Keep the driver updated when a compatible release addresses connection problems or supports a system change. Before you update, review compatibility rather than assuming the newest package supports every older Windows version. If remote setup already works reliably, avoid replacing the driver with an unverified alternative.

Common Issues and Fixes

• Install fails or rolls back: Close Brother Remote Setup and any FAX-2940 software, run the installer as administrator, and temporarily disable antivirus. If an older Brother driver is present, remove it in Device Manager under Ports (COM & LPT) and reboot before reinstalling.
• Device not detected / COM27 missing: Confirm the FAX-2940 is powered on and USB-connected, then scan for hardware changes in Device Manager. If Windows assigns a different COM number, open Brother Remote Setup and select the correct port, or reassign COM27 manually.
• Version or port conflicts: Uninstall previous Brother FAX-2940 drivers and Remote Setup versions, reboot, then install the package matching your Windows version. Check that COM27 is not already used by another serial device.